Racing Industry

The Victoria Racing Club board will remain unchanged with directors Neil Werrett, Sophie O’Kane and Michael Ramsden all re-elected for another term at Tuesday’s annual general meeting.

The recent release of the Racing Australia Fact Book allows us to compare the role Australia’s six states and two territories play in the national thoroughbred landscape. This week’s Run The Numbers looks at each state’s contribution.

Jumps racing will continue in Victoria, and at the famous Warrnambool May carnival, after winning a reprieve from the state’s regulator following the release of a wide-ranging review into the sport.

Thoroughbred racing from Kenilworth and Durbanville in Cape Town will be shown on the Sky International network in an agreement that will bolster its coverage of South Africa meetings.

Mat Ellerton’s stroke when holidaying in Bali earlier this year sent a shudder through the training ranks. As he continues his recovery, he has opted to close his stables. He told Matt Stewart he doesn’t know if he’ll be back.

Bren O’Brien examines the possible impacts on Racing NSW and the broader racing industry from the recently released Rosehill Select Committee report.

Sydney racegoers will need to change up their beer, soft drink and coffee choices with Asahi to assume pourage rights on all four tracks run by the Australian Turf Club.